Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• Colorado BOP license
• BLS

Job Details

• The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician.
• Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital.
• Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization.
• Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff.
• Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy.
• Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice.
• Supervises the technical support staff.
• Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs.
• Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and older.
• Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and Medical staff.
• Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary.
• Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.
• Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
• Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and Geriatric.
• Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four hour shift.
• Generates required reports; Pick I.V., Production reports.
• Performs Backup Procedures correctly.
• Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks.
• Maintains aseptic techniques.
• Recycles product as appropriately.
• Checks technician prepared products prior to release.
• Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs.
• Fills orders with correct medication.
• Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release.
• Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance.
• Follows through on fill on arrival orders.
• Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy.
• No therapeutic duplication.
• Prevents significant drug interaction.
• Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies.
• Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state.
• Must be have knowledge of patient population served.
• Pharmacokinetics Dosing Service: Ensures Apriority dosing is appropriate.
• Interprets levels appropriately.
• Modifies doses appropriately.
• Writes progress notes per protocol.
• Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
• Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calories needs.
• Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation.
• Clarifies controversial orders with physician.
• Keeps current on new drugs.
• Adds additive in the proper sequence.
• Syringe and Vial counts reflect what has been made.
• Labels containers accurately including auxiliary labels.
• Completes packages including seals, protective wraps, etc.
• Maintains security of Pharmacy.
• Maintains security of controlled substances.
• Informs staff of pending problems, physical call back, etc.
• Fills orders with correct medications.
• Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.
• Keeps Director informed of workload status.
• Prioritizes work to prepare Stat, now and waiting in order of importance.
• Follows through on fill on arrival orders.

Job Requirements

• Must have Colorado BOP license.
• Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Must have 3 years recent Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Schedule Information

• Shifts will be 0800-1800 Monday through Friday.
• 0900-1500 Saturday and Sunday.
• Call required.

Additional Details

• Facility Setting?
• Will position be required to float to other units?
• Number of beds in your facility?
• Years of experience required?
• Who else in your organization will be involved in the interview or selection process?
• Willing to review clinicians with pending state license?
• Is there anyone in the past that has worked for you that you would consider rehiring?
• What is the work schedule for this position? (days needed, hours or shift)
• EMR for your facility:
• Scrub colors / dress code:
• Parking location:

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